- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensburg, PA
Hempfield Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Hempfield Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421176004404
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hempfield Area Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hempfield Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hempfield Area Shs ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Greensburg, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421176004404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-435 students YoY
Hempfield Area Shs shrank from 1,661 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-26.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 100.8 → 68.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-435 students YoY 421176004404 · Greensburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,228 enr · 12.3:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wendover Ms (626 students)
Hempfield Area Shs shrank from 1,661 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-26.2%). Teacher FTE lost 100.8 → 68.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hempfield Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hempfield Area Shs
1,228 students
- Wendover Ms
Wendover Ms
626 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield Ms
546 students
- Stanwood El Sc
Stanwood El Sch
518 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield El Sch
496 students
- Fort Allen El 480
Fort Allen El Sch
480 students
What this shows Hempfield Area Shs reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hempfield Area Shs compares
Hempfield Area Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Hempfield Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Area Sd reports $17,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hempfield Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Allen El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hempfield Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Greensburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hempfield Area Shs
How many students attend Hempfield Area Shs?
Hempfield Area Shs has 1,228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,661 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), down 435.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempfield Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempfield Area Shs is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hempfield Area Shs?
23.0% of students at Hempfield Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hempfield Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Hempfield Area Shs is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Greensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hempfield Area Shs?
Hempfield Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hempfield Area Shs rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hempfield Area Shs ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Greensburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Area Sd?
Besides Hempfield Area Shs, Hempfield Area Sd also operates Wendover Ms (626 students), West Hempfield Ms (546 students), and Stanwood El Sch (518 students). See the Hempfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.